Best in Show: How the Wisconsin Humane Society Unleashes Its Fundraising Potential
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Planned gifts have long sustained the Wisconsin Humane Society, from the 1926 bequest that built Milwaukee’s first animal shelter to the expanded... Read more.
Small and Mighty
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It started with a simple plan: give back to the medical school in India where they met. The San Francisco Bay Area couple—both busy physicians—initially... Read more.
Small and Mighty
The GOSUMEC Foundation proves you don’t need to be a big nonprofit to achieve sizable results. Drs. Sanjay and Archana Bindra turned their 25th wedding anniversary... Read more.
Operation Contagious Philanthropy: Finding That Eureka! Narrative to Engage Navy SEALs
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The U.S. Navy SEALs can trace their roots back to World War II, and have played critical roles in almost every conflict the United States has been... Read more.
The Power of Partnership in Fundraising: Donors Respond When You Show Them They Matter
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Coal Creek Meals on Wheels has grown pretty significantly, and philanthropy has been a big driver in that growth. Our contributed revenue budget... Read more.
The Donor Experience: A Culture Shift That Changes Everything
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Creating and maintaining a donor-centric culture within a nonprofit organization is essential for fostering strong, lasting relationships with donors... Read more.
Rooted in Resilience: A Fundraiser’s Journey from Family Legacy to Global Impact
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I was involved in fundraising informally from an early age, collecting for UNICEF and distributing food and clothing at shelters. In my late 20s,... Read more.
Say What? Stop Using These Words!
Nonprofit jargon is a surefire way to lose donors. Too often, fundraisers either get lost in technical language or lean on overused buzzwords that mean little to... Read more.
From Stage to Storytelling: How Creative Backgrounds Shape Fundraising Success
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I learned so much from my theater days. Having done both scene work with a script in front of me and improv with no script, I recommend writing a... Read more.
Authenticity in Action: Mastering the Art of Nonprofit Storytelling to Inspire Giving
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The most powerful tool in a fundraising professional’s arsenal is the ability to share stories of transformation. This allows the nonprofit to... Read more.